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restriction
/ʁɛs.tʁik.sjɔ̃/
limitation or constraint
Cette loi impose des restrictions sur la circulation.
This law imposes restrictions on traffic.
general
A limitation or constraint placed on something, often by authority or rules.
Les restrictions sanitaires ont été levées.
The health restrictions have been lifted.
Commonly used in legal, health, and administrative contexts.
Collocations
imposer une restrictionto impose a restrictionlever une restrictionto lift a restrictionsoumis à restrictionsubject to restriction
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Common Usage
In French, 'restriction' is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or administrative settings.
Word Origin
From Latin 'restrictio', meaning 'a binding back' or 'limitation'.
Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts, such as laws, regulations, or health guidelines.
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